The average train between Central London and Bournemouth takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Central London to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Central London and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Central London is at 11:57 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Central London to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Central London station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Central London to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Clapham Junction station.
Central London to Bournemouth train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Bournemouth station.
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The distance between Central London and Bournemouth is 139.3 km. The road distance is 177 km.
South Western Railway operates a train from Clapham Junction to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £40–95 and the journey takes 1h 49m.